Podcasts about Allegiance

Giving up control can be difficult. When we are asked to surrender and follow someone else's leadership or plan, it can be hard to trust that they are leading in the right direction. The same is true in our relationship with Christ. It is hard to fully submit and surrender our lives, give up our control, and allow Him to take the reins of our lives. But that is precisely what God asks of us. He knows that the fruit and gain we will receive when we let Him take control will be much greater than when we do it on our own. We are picking up in our series, Thy Kingdom Come: His Reign in Our Lives, today we will see how Jesus' reign calls for our ultimate allegiance. We will look at the gospel of Mark and discover how God asks us how surrendered we are to His leadership; by challenging our religious assumptions and reorienting our family loyalty. Listen to the latest message of the series, Choose Ye This Day, to let the Lord examine and speak to your heart.  

Giving up control can be difficult. When we are asked to surrender and follow someone else's leadership or plan, it can be hard to trust that they are leading in the right direction. The same is true in our relationship with Christ. It is hard to fully submit and surrender our lives, give up our control, and allow Him to take the reins of our lives. But that is precisely what God asks of us. He knows that the fruit and gain we will receive when we let Him take control will be much greater than when we do it on our own. We are picking up in our series, Thy Kingdom Come: His Reign in Our Lives, today we will see how Jesus' reign calls for our ultimate allegiance. We will look at the gospel of Mark and discover how God asks us how surrendered we are to His leadership; by challenging our religious assumptions and reorienting our family loyalty. Listen to the latest message of the series, Choose Ye This Day, to let the Lord examine and speak to your heart.  

Are you a man of the name? Discover what it means to "live in the name" of the Father. A devotional by Vince Miller.

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America is the leader of the west.Or at least, it once was.We were born as a marvelous experiment in Democracy, in FREEDOM. We, the 1776ers built our country as THE CITY ON THE HILL, the bright, shining beacon welcoming all to enjoy these precious freedoms with the Pledge of Allegiance to protect, preserve and defend our precious constitution and our way of life.We were built as a nation, one nation, indivisible, UNDER GOD with the promise of liberty and justice for all but America 2021 is nothing more then divided, deeply divided. We the people are polarized in virtually every aspect of our lives and our society. Instead of UNITED WE STAND, our motto should be divided to the core. We are anything but one nation.We are weakened in virtually every aspect of our society. Our economy. Where the dollar once used to be the measure of financial stability, it is no longer. We pile debt upon debt and print money for anything and everything. Our military is nowhere near as strong, threatened as we are by China and Russia. We are culturally far different, Judeo – Christian standards mocked and ignored. Religion wanes, faith in the God of the universe, and especially the God of our Lord Jesus Christ crumbles daily. We are a house divided, and a house divided:CANNOT STAND!No matter the wars of the world, Continental America was never attacked. That was so until September 11, 2001. Then came Bin Laden and his minions and the World Trade Center twin towers were destroyed, as was much of the Pentagon in Washington D.C. We found it unbelievable for these incredible acts of terrorism had never happened to us before, NEVER. But we rallied. We became almost overnight UNITED, ready to defend, to protect and preserve all that we held dear. Some 4,000 of our fellow citizens perished. We rallied to their cause, their families, their aid and support and our President George W. Bush vowed to bring the killers to justice. There was a feeling of PATRIOTISM which America had not experienced in decades. We were ready to do whatever was required. America was the America it should be, the America of old, the America of 1776. In the midst of this incredible disaster, the 9/11 massacres, America was:PATRIOTICALLY BORN AGAINBut that renewed Patriotism did not last long. It gave way to partisanship, ideological differences, deep societal divisions and rather than the patriotic love for country, an ever growing hatred for so much of what America stood for. There came about a more active socialism, something to replace democracy. Marxism reared its ugly head again. China and Russia emerged as ever growing threats to America, more each year in the past two decades. Iran and other terrorist African and Middle East nations flexed their aggressive muscles. Terrorism spread virtually everywhere. The world seemed never to have been more unsafe. There were wars and rumors of wars. America fought such wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and it seemed as though the world we knew in the year 2000 was now dramatically changed. At least America was.But, who are we my fellow Americans? What kind of people are we and what kind of society, civilization and political orientation do we have. What is America today? And how shall we live, HOW?I wonder if we are the descendants the people of 1776 who fought and gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. I wonder whether we are freedom fighters, willing to fight with our lives for our freedoms.I wonder what we really believe, what are our real priorities. I wonder what kind of government we want to have and how active and aggressive we will be in participating in that government. I wonder whether or not our Judeo – Christian values, the moral principles upon which this country was built, will endure and how meaningful they are. Is it not time, with the lessons of 9/11, of Patriot day in mind to ask straight forwardly:WHO ARE WE?We were leaders of the world, world watch dog empower. We were proud to be Americans and citizens the world over respected our country and WE THE PEOPLE. We honored our commitments, our WORD but today, America lives in the error of POST TRUTH where the lie abounds. We can no longer be trusted. We have abandoned Afghanistan and for the most part Iraq, military endeavors we undertook after 9/11. We have left thousands to die as terrorism spreads and rules. It is in many ways embarrassing to be an American for so many.How good it would be for our country if that born again Patriotism were to be revived an become once again our way of life. If only Patriot day could awaken once again the spirit of Patriotism, love of Constitution, and an even deeper love of freedom, all of the freedoms we enjoy. A young American saved hundreds of lives when he and his cohort aboard a plane bent on sabotage and killing said to his fellow passengers:LET'S ROLLHe and they gave their lives as the plane went down, saving hundreds of other lives and perhaps even the very White House of America itself. This man was willing to die for freedom. Are we? Are we willing to give our lives for the incredible life and lifestylewe now enjoy, are we? Patriot day asks that of us. HOW WILL WE RESPOND. What will we tell the world America is and what do we believe.The real America would heed the call of President Thomas Jefferson who said so clearly that:“The tree of liberty needs to refreshed by the blood of Patriots from time to time.”And now is surely the time when that might happen if in fact we are determined to live free.The lesson of 9/11 should be that we the people have a renewed hunger for freedom, that we have a far deeper appreciation of what freedom is, how fragile it is and what we must do to live free. Perhaps 9/11 allows us to once again adopt the slogan, the theme of the great revolutionary state of Vermont:LIVE FREE OR DIEI wonder if we are willing to die for freedom like they were, are we? Are we willing to lay our all on the alter for freedom to protect, preserve and defend our way of life, are we?May it be so. Be willing, my fellow Americans, to do whatever it takes to preserve, protect and defend our beloved America.For these precious freedoms once lost, are lost forever.

Mark 12:28-29 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord.In answer to that question, Jesus did not quote from the Ten Commandments. He quoted from an ancient Jewish prayer called the Shema. It's found in Deuteronomy 6, when Moses was preparing the Israelites to enter the land God promised them. This prayer has been prayed by Jewish believers for centuries every morning and evening. It had a role kind of like the Pledge of Allegiance in American schools.It's a prayer that declares one's devotion to God. It demonstrates the character of God, and shows us how to respond to God, and how to maintain an intimate relationship with him. In this 6-part series, each week we will highlight a specific word in the prayer.The profound importance of this prayer is demonstrated for Christians who are not Jewish by the fact that Jesus made reference to it. So let's take a look at this ancient prayer called the Shema:Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.Different translations render it a bit differently: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” But the idea is the same.The prayer gets its name from the first word: the Hebrew word “Shema”, which means to listen or hear. So what does this word mean? There's much more to it than just sound entering your ears.To Listen Means to Pay Close AttentionThe first way the word Shema is used in the Bible: it means to really pay attention. It's the difference between merely hearing and intently listening: the way God listens to his people. This is illustrated in the story of Leah, in Genesis. Jacob: descendant of Abraham. Had 2 wives. They were sisters: one he loved deeply; the other he sort of tolerated. He was tricked into marrying her by her father. In her pain / suffering, Leah prayed for sons to be born to her. She hoped this would cause Jacob to love her. When her second son was born, she gave thanks to God.Genesis 29:33 She soon became pregnant again and gave birth to another son. She named him Simeon,* for she said, “The Lord heard that I was unloved and has given me another son.”Leah named her son Simeon (Shim'on). The name means “the one who hears.” God paid attention to her request, and to her plight in life. She cried out to God and he heard her / helped her. Her son would always be a reminder that God was truly listening. God pays attention to his people. We have the privilege of crying out to God in our troubles. How comforting to know! To Listen Means to Act on a RequestBut “shema” means more. It also means to act on a request. This is the kind of listening we want God to do when we pray to him. The good news is: this is another way God hears us. We can ask him to act on our behalf.Psalm 27:7 Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me!When we ask God to hear us in prayer, often we're asking God to act on our behalf, to do something for us. We might ask for God's help, his forgiveness, his presence, his wisdom, his provision, and so forth. David was praying for God's mercy, for his answers. The fact is, amazingly, that God does hear us. He responds to our requests. This is not a magic formula. God is not a cosmic vending machine. Like a wise parent, he doesn't always give us whatever we want. But the assurance is: he is...

Will you trade in autonomy for allegiance to Jesus? Tune in for the start of a brand new series, Let's Make A Deal!

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An invisible assassin finally brings the Tok'ra and Jaffa together in Allegiance. And once they know the assassin is invisible, why does everyone just keep shooting into the air at something they can't see? Don't get us wrong, Jack looks super cool with that massive machine gun in slo-mo. But what he's doing is completely pointless. And just where is the rest of the Alpha Site? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: woosgrewatch@gmail.com

It's the international break and it's a huge one for Scotland. We could actually qualify for Euro 2024 if results go our way… not that we're getting carried away or anything.We look ahead to the qualifier against Cyprus and the 150th anniversary friendly match against England with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf.We also look back on the weekend action, including the referee howler that denied Kilmarnock a point, Celtic winning the first Old Firm game of the season, Michael Beale's shoogly peg, St Mirren and St Johnstone's dramatic late equalisers and Motherwell sitting joint top of the Premiership.Also, have you heard about Ryan Kent's crocodiles? And Hamilton Accies' two Twitter accounts? Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks have you covered for another week of Scottish football chat.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro00:28 - The best of this week's news and funnies, including Killie's season-ticket record being smashed and Dundee United becoming the latest club to instigate a dedicated singing section to match days.16:59 - Reaction to what lies in wait for Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen in their respective European group stages.27:41 - Premiership round-up40:56 - Cyprus & England preview with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf52:16 - OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow The Tartan Scarf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTartanScarf

When should we be done having children? | We had a vasectomy and regret it. What do we do now? | Should we entangle ourselves with Mormons? | Are saluting the flag and saying the Pledge of Allegiance forms of worship? During Happy Hour we're talking about why Jesus rebuked the Sadducees for not knowing His Word and the consequences they encountered because of that. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/mbm-worship-patriotism-vasectomy-regret-family-planning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidistjohn/message

Allegiance to King Jesus produces outcomes in EVERY aspect of life Join One Missoula Church Online for our weekly service, or if you're in Missoula, join us live and in person on Sundays at 9:30AM at 1714 South Reserve Street.Search the iOS App Store or Android Play Store for "One Missoula Church"- Sermon notes/bulletin for the video above- Download previous messages for viewing at your convenienceWant to get connected? Fill out our Connection Card: https://onemissoulachurch.http://churchcenter.com/people/forms/312610!Would you like to help reach Missoula? Support the Mission: https://onemissoulachurch.com/give!

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At Mission City Church we desire for every follower of Jesus to become mature believers. We believe mature believers: M - Make disciples A - Allegiance to Jesus T - Tell others U - Understand your Faith R - Recognize His Voice E - Enjoy Him Let's grow together!

At Mission City Church we desire for every follower of Jesus to become mature believers. We believe mature believers: M - Make disciples A - Allegiance to Jesus T - Tell others U - Understand your Faith R - Recognize His Voice E - Enjoy Him Let's grow together!

Ever wondered what a Declaration of Independence document would look like for property management entrepreneurs? Jason did, so he fed ChatGBT his mission statement and core values. Join property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull as they go through The Property Management Declaration of Independence. You'll Learn [02:44] Article I: Liberation from Limiting Beliefs [09:40] Article II: Autonomy from Bad Clients [11:54] Article III: Emancipation from Inefficient Processes [13:12] Article IV: Freedom of Experimentation [20:26] Article V: Independence Through Education and Collaboration [29:01] Article VI: Allegiance to Our Core Values [31:36] Article VII: Pursuit of Holistic Success Tweetables “There's few things that will steal more of your sense of autonomy and freedom than bad clients.” “If you have limiting beliefs, one of the best ways to get liberated from it is to just be around somebody that doesn't hold those same limiting beliefs for you.” “If you say, "Oh, it won't work because of this and this and this." You are right.” “If you have a shitty mindset, just know it will hold you back and you will only accomplish what you believe you can accomplish.” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive TalkRoute Referral Link Transcript [00:00:00] Sarah: if you believe that you have the knowledge and the ability and the resources to be able to figure out how to make the shifts that you need to have the business that you want and run it the way that you want, then it's absolutely possible.  [00:00:16] Jason: Welcome DoorGrow Hackers to the DoorGrowShow. If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others, impact lives, and you are interested in growing in business and life, and you're open to doing things a bit differently then you are a DoorGrow hacker. DoorGrow hackers love the opportunities, daily variety, unique challenges, and freedom that property management brings. Many in real estate think you're crazy for doing it. You think they're crazy for not because you realize that property management is the ultimate high trust, gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. I'm your host, property management growth expert, Jason Hull, the founder and CEO along with Sarah, the COO of DoorGrow. I know, I need to rewrite this intro for when you're here, because sometimes you're here-- and now let's get into the show. All right.  [00:01:24] Sarah: You stumble on that every time. So funny. I know. I have to like wing it. He's like in the middle of reading it. Okay. " And her over there." [00:01:33] Jason: Let's get into this. All right, so it is Independence Day. It is the 4th of July in which United States declared its independence and fought for freedom, right? So we'regoing to be talking about property management entrepreneurs declaring your independence. So, this is something that I think is important because you've heard me talk before about the four reasons: fulfillment, freedom, contribution, and support. Entrepreneurs, we want freedom. And so let's talk about a declaration of independence for property management entrepreneurs. So, I actually have been really having fun playing around with chat GPT and I gave it a bunch of info of how we kind of do things and our philosophy and I had it create a Declaration of Independence. So this should be interesting. So we can go through some of this and we can chat about some of these ideas. And does that sound good? All right.  [00:02:34] Sarah: Well, I guess so because that's what we're doing.  [00:02:36] Jason: Alright. This is what we're doing. She had no clue. She just walked in here. No, and I'm like, this is what we're talking about.  [00:02:42] Sarah: I just show up.  [00:02:44] Jason: She just shows up. Yeah. because she can do that. All right, cool. So, declaration of Independence for property management entrepreneurs. "In the spirit of entrepreneurial growth, the pursuit of freedom in the property management industry." We need to queue up like some patriotic music. [00:03:02] Maybe. I'm just kidding, Madi, maybe you'll add that.  [00:03:05] "We, the United Community of Property Management entrepreneurs solemnly declare our independence from the constraints, inefficiencies, and setbacks that have bound us for too long. We assert our dedication to a brighter, more prosperous, and thriving future." [00:03:20] "Article one, liberation from Limiting Beliefs." So one of the number one things before I read it. One of the number one things clients say that they get from us is mindset. It's just mindset shifts. because that changes everything of how they do things, how their business runs. All right, this is what it says.  [00:03:37] "We vow to liberate ourselves from self-limiting beliefs that hinder innovation and growth. We pledge to foster a growth mindset and no longer allow the words, 'I can't,' or 'it's not possible' to define our reality." So, what have you noticed about limiting beliefs with clients?  [00:03:55] Sarah: Well, I think whatever you think is possible is exactly what is possible. So if you think like, "oh, I can't do it that way," or "This won't work," or like, "oh, my team can't do this," or " I don't have the right tools," then you're absolutely right and it won't happen the way that you want it to or the way that it could. I think some of the biggest shifts I've seen in clients is when they open their mind to different possibilities and when they start to do things just a little differently.  [00:04:27] Jason: So most of our clients are pretty good at believing in us. I think we've gotten really good at convincing them through the sales process and once they get on board, we've got plenty, tons of case studies. But occasionally we get a client that comes in and they are skeptical about everything and maybe somehow they missed all the details during the onboarding and the sales process, and they don't believe. They have these limiting beliefs, "this stuff won't work." What do we notice in terms of results between those shitty clients and everyone else? [00:05:00] Sarah: Well, first, I don't think it's fair to call them shitty clients.  [00:05:03] Jason: Okay. Maybe we don't. Shitty mindset clients.  [00:05:05] Yeah. I think it's fair to say  [00:05:06] Sarah: like, "Hey, your mindset is shitty." Yeah. And I get that like my mindset used to be completely different. Totally different. Like I grew up in a place , where. Anybody that was making a million dollars a year, like I just didn't know it. Like, I was like, "oh, like, Hollywood. That's like what happens there, like when you're famous and you're like, this is just what happens out there. Or like, maybe big cities but not here. And because they didn't have any kind of example or anything tangible to say like, "Hey, they did it so I can do it." I just didn't believe that it was possible. And when I got out of that area, and now I'm in an area where it's very entrepreneurial based and business friendly and people just have a different kind of thought process around here, and we spend a lot of time with people who they're elevated in their thinking. And now I'm like, "yeah, it's a hundred percent possible." Absolutely possible. So I think first is if you have a shitty mindset, just know it will hold you back and you will only accomplish what you believe you can accomplish. So if you think, "oh yeah, none of this stuff is going to work for me," and we've heard it all, like, "oh, my market is different," or like, "my team won't do that," or like, "oh yeah, my clients will never go for that," or like, "my tenants are different. My properties are different." And like all of the reasons, what they're doing is they're like giving us all of the reasons why it's not going to work for them. And they're correct on every single reason. [00:06:39] If you say, "oh, it won't work because of this and this and this." You are right. What we need to do is like change your mindset to believe like, "Hey, this can work for me and it can work in my market and it can work with my team and it can work with my clients and it might mean that I need to make some shifts. It's not just going to be, "oh, I believe it and now it's true." we need to make a couple shifts and it can be true, but if you believe that you have the knowledge and the ability and the resources to be able to figure out how to make the shifts that you need to have the business that you want and run it the way that you want, then it's absolutely possible. [00:07:18] Jason: Okay, so some clients come to us. We have quite a few actually, that they don't believe in themselves. And one of the things-- this is a confession on my part-- one of the things that I failed with clients in the past, because I couldn't see this-- is that sometimes clients come to us and they're lacking hope. They don't have belief in themselves, and my mindset at the time was, "well just do the stuff and you'll see that it works". And the clients that would do it, they would get results and it would work, and some clients just wouldn't put in effort. They'd say they did, but they would blame us and like stuff like this, and they don't realize it takes like three months to get something really well dialed in. So they'd try it for like a couple days. Right. So I think one of the things that I've realized since from some of my coaches and mentors is that, we as coaches get to believe and provide hope and faith into our clients that are lacking it. [00:08:16] And so I think we're much better now at helping clients that lack that mindset and lack that belief and have limiting beliefs in themselves or even in like the strategies. If we give them enough belief, they still start to get results and that belief it rubs off on them. And so instead of blaming clients, I now take accountability more and say, "all right, I'm not giving them enough belief. I need to be more in their corner. I need to believe in them more." And I see them energetically change real time while on a Zoom call with them, like I just start feeding them belief like, "somebody else did this. You can do this too. They're not more special than you. They're not more charismatic. They're not better looking than you. They're not smarter than you. You know how to do property management. If they can do this stuff, you can do it too." I believe that I believe in them. And then they start to go, "wait, maybe he's right. Maybe I can do this." And then it starts to help their belief. [00:09:16] And so I think if you have limiting beliefs, one of the best ways to get liberated from it is to just be around somebody that doesn't hold those same limiting beliefs for you. They believe in you. They believe in you. Do you believe in me?  [00:09:27] Sarah: Yeah. Of course. I believe in you. [00:09:29] Jason: Sarah believes in me. I believe in her. Do you feel like I believe in you? Yeah. Yeah. So, and that creates momentum. That creates momentum. All right, let's go to the next one. Article two, autonomy from Bad Clients. "We assert our right to work with clients who respect and value our expertise. We shall not allow our business to be dominated by clients who undermine our values, ethics, or the standards of service we strive to provide." [00:09:58] So this goes along with our concept I, this of the cycle of suck and not taking on bad clients, which-- [00:10:04] Sarah: we should give this to our clients. And just like-- [00:10:06] Jason: have them sign it? Yeah.  [00:10:07] Sarah: This is your new declaration. We're doing it.  [00:10:10] Jason: ChatGPT is really good if you give it good data, like garbage in, garbage out. Right? I know. So, yeah, I gave it our whole client avatar document. I gave it our DoorGrowShow manifesto. I gave it our client-centric mission statement, and then they give it all that and this is what it came up with. So it's pretty cool. Pretty good. So yeah, I think this is involved with, our previous episodes where we talked about the cycle of suck or not taking on bad clients, but yeah, you deserve, you have the right to choose who you work with that value, your expertise. Why would you tolerate anything less? This is your business. You can build it however you want. You can build it full of a bunch of clients that don't value you, or you can build it full of clients that share your values, your ethics, your standards, want you to be able to do your best job and are willing to pay you for it. Anything else we should say about that?  [00:11:03] Sarah: I think we covered this a lot in our program, but what's really nice is to see when clients start to make that shift for themselves. Like we've had a few clients say like, and it was very clear to me that this is not the client that I wanted to work with. So like, sometimes they turn it down, sometimes they just know like, Hey, if I get the deal then, I'll consider taking it on if it seems to be a decent enough fit. But like, this is not my ideal client, so I'm really just not going to put a lot of time and energy into this because I can see like, this is just not what I'm looking for. [00:11:38] Jason: Autonomy from bad clients. I mean, really there's few things that will steal more of your sense of autonomy and freedom than bad clients. I mean, that's a real strong thief, so you deserve freedom from that. Declare your independence from bad clients.  [00:11:54] All right, article number three, emancipation from inefficient processes. "We declare to free ourselves from inefficient, archaic, and time consuming processes. We will actively seek, implement, and embrace technology and systems that streamline our operations, enhance productivity, and allow us to serve our clients better." [00:12:16] Sarah: Like that. These are these shifts. We got to make some shifts. If you're expecting your business to just change overnight and without really changing anything in it, then it's like, the definition of insanity. Like we're doing the same thing over and over, but we're expecting different results.  [00:12:35] Jason: Yeah. We've got a lot of software tools and tech that we use with clients to facilitate them having a greater sense of freedom and emancipation from inefficient processes. So yeah, technology can help with that. Okay.  [00:12:52] Sarah: Well, so can a great team though. Yes. Not everything needs to be technology because I've seen property management companies that they're like," we just rely on technology," and like humans are very rarely involved and it just doesn't work the way that they want it to work.  [00:13:07] Jason: Systems, right? Systems. Yeah. Building systems. Okay.  [00:13:12] Article four, Roman numeral iv. Okay. Freedom of Experimentation. "We recognize our freedom to experiment with new approaches and marketing strategies. We will not be shackled by "this is how it's always been done," shall embrace the diverse, evolving landscape of our industry." So I think innovation is a big part of what we focus on at DoorGrow. We're always like adding new things and coming up with new ideas and pulling in the best ideas from our clients that are also working towards innovating and making a difference. And I think innovation comes from. Innovation. And so as our clients are doing these new ideas and these new things, they're seeing little ways to improve. because that's what entrepreneurs do. Like, Hey, we could do this, we could do that. And so, and us sitting on top with a bird's eye view of all these clients that are doing all of these things that we've helped to bring to the industry or to innovate, they're also helping us to make this better for everybody else as well. [00:14:16] And so this innovation incubation system that we've created at DoorGrow is pretty powerful, I think. So, I mean, just some of the ideas that some of our clients have presented at some of our conferences have been pretty awesome, so, yeah. All right. Yeah. Anything else about that?  [00:14:32] Sarah: I think the only other thing I would add is like, the way that we implement things in our business. because we just move so fast. Yeah. Like Jason and I, we don't like to waste time. We don't, him and haw, we're not like, oh, is this the right decision? Like, what do we do? I don't know. Let's take like four months and figure it out. We see something, we make a change and we're like, let's just do it. And if it's the wrong thing, then we'll undo it because we'll see it very quickly. But we take action really quickly. We just went through our annual planning and from just one year. Our business is completely different. Like our model is different, our coaching is different, like what we offer is different. [00:15:10] Totally. Like literally every piece of it is completely different. It was like we took our old business model and we just blew it up and we were like, Hey, how can we make this like 20 times better? Yeah. And we did it. And we did it all in less than one year. So it was so funny because when we were going through, we start off with wins, we're like, Hey, what wins do we have from the last year? And it was like, we had so many wins. Like, it's like hard to even think like, Hey, remember a year ago when our business was like this? So what's nice about that is we get to pull up like what the business looked like last year in the system. We were like, oh yeah, we totally forgot because it was so long ago to us. We're like, oh God, I like totally forgot it used to be like that. We used to do things like this, and these are all of the things that we changed or improved or added in order to make things that much better. And I think just being able to like add a new piece or do things a little bit differently is something that sometimes doesn't feel super comfortable for people because they're so worried about like, is this the right decision? [00:16:14] And it might not be. It might not be the right decision, but the inaction will keep you like tethered to the ground for a really long time. So if we just worry all the time like, oh, I don't want to do it because I just don't know if it's the right thing, you are never going to know if it's the right thing. Unfortunately, like no one makes a crystal ball yet. We don't have like the answer to predict the future at this point in time. So sometimes you just have to make the leap and guess and know that if you make the leap and it's the wrong one, we can always change it because your business should be this like ever evolving, ever changing thing. It shouldn't be like this stagnant old like pond, with like murky water that never gets any movement.  [00:17:00] Jason: So, I think one of the things that has facilitated the speed and the innovation and the experimentation, which is the Article four that we're talking about, is DoorGrow OS, like having this really strong planning system, which you mentioned we just did annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning. We did it all in a week. It was like planning week. So this planning system, really, and not all technology is software. Not all technology is software. This is a piece of technology, which there is a software aspect to it, but really the technology of this is this system that of planning that we're able to create this cadence of momentum in the business that gets everyone on the team moving it forward. [00:17:51] It's probably the most important system we have in our business. It creates our culture, it creates our business, it creates our results. It creates an immense amount of speed. No one can keep up with the level of changes like Sarah's saying, if you worked with DoorGrow in the past, like three years ago, or even one year ago. Even one year ago. [00:18:10] Sarah: If you were a client with us like one year ago, yeah, you have no, is not, you have no idea what DoorGrow is now because it's just so different.  [00:18:18] Jason: This is like a newer. Way more improved company and clients that worked with us maybe five years ago or maybe even 10 years ago. They have no clue what DoorGrow is even about or what we do anymore. It's even one year ago transformed so much one year in what we do. It's like, so it's so very different. Totally.  [00:18:36] Sarah: One year ago we had one program that was it. Like we had one program and we had like a baby scale program with like a little bit in it. But it's really flourished. So now we have like three different three different programs and like so many things that are available that we just didn't, we didn't have at all before.  [00:18:57] Jason: Now you said we don't have a crystal ball, but if there was something that was as close as you could get to a crystal ball, it would be having a planning system like DoorGrow OS because we are creating the future. We map it out and there's a super high likelihood we're going to achieve it because of how it's all broken down. And it creates predictable results. Like we consistently are able to scale our revenue, scale our programs, and get the things done that we want to do at a really high pace. And we're able to create predictable results we can, we create and see the future. A of entrepreneurs have a vision of the future and they try and throw that vision to their team, like a grenade with a pin pulled. And the team are like, what? What? Okay. Sure. And then they teach. A lot of entrepreneurs don't have a good system like this, and so they teach their team to lose. [00:19:44] They're like, Hey, we're going to hit this great goal this month, and then they don't. And they're teaching their team to be comfortable with losing, and they get more and more comfortable with failure. Our team's pretty comfortable with winning, right? Yeah. Like if we don't hit an objective, something major happened. Like painful. Yeah. Something major happened. Yeah. And so our team are used to winning and we win early. We set goals and we hit them usually early. Is the goal. DoorGrowOS is one of the systems we in help clients install. This planning system better than EOS, better than traction, better than whatever else you've, like, experimented with. You'll get far bigger results from your team and you'll get a lot more momentum and money.  [00:20:26] All right, so let's go to article number five. Article five. Independence through Education and Collaboration. This is something we are a big part of that we believe in.  [00:20:37] "We commit to continual learning and collaboration, understanding that our strength lies in the collective wisdom of our community. We pledge to share insights, strategies, and experiences with our fellow property management entrepreneurs for the greater good of the industry." [00:20:54] A lot of people are worried about the competition and they don't want to share their ideas. Yes. And how small is their thinking?  [00:21:01] Sarah: Oh yeah, I know. There was somebody just yesterday that said, "oh my God, like, this is such an amazing program. And like I, I've been part of multiple coaching programs on the real estate side and this blows all of those out of the water. Obviously we're focused on property management, but he's like, this blows all of this out of the water." And he is like, "I just hope that my competitors don't find out about this and start using you guys because that would be really bad for me." And like, I get it. I do, I understand it. Because-- [00:21:30] Jason: this is a new client. [00:21:32] Sarah: Yes. Yeah, he's newer. They'll figure it out. Yeah. He's newer. So I get it because I used to think that too, like, oh God. Like it's like that we have to have like this abundance mindset, like a, there's always enough to go around. And b, we say it like a rising tide raises all ships. So if you are like, oh, I can't, like, I can't tell my secrets to my competitors. [00:21:55] I must keep everything like you, I'm not telling you anything that you do. I, and I used to be, I used to be like that. So I, I do understand it because I used to be like, I'm not telling anybody what I do. Like you do what you do and I'm justgoing to do what I do, and you don't need to worry about what I'm doing over here. And I've gotten out of that just because. My mindset has changed. And I realize there's so much more than like our brains can even fathom. If you think, hey, like I can make, a hundred thousand dollars a year and this is what my business can look like, there's more to be had and there's always more like to go around. If you're like, Hey, I know I can do a hundred thousand. I feel like I'm in the mindset where I could do two 50 or 500 or a million dollars a year. I can have multiple locations. Like I can just keep acquiring businesses. I can grow and grow. with a client this week that has 1300 doors. Let's pause there for a second, because a lot of times, 1300 doors is really hard to even get to, and most property managers don't even reach that level. And he's at 1300 doors and he goes, I haven't even like made a dent. Like I haven't, I'm just a drop in the bucket. Of where I want to go and where I want to be. Why is that? Because his mindset is open. Like he's opened his mind to realize there is, there's more if we think of it like this, like, hey, You are just like this tiny little pinpoint on the map because when we expand out, it's like, here's me and my business. [00:23:26] But if we expand out, you are in an entire like city. We expand out more. You're in an entire state. We expand out more. You're in an entire country. We expand out more like we're in an entire planet. If we just keep going and going, like, the universe is just so infinite. And if you're, sometimes it's just so hard to conceptualize because your brain is like this is what I'm doing and like, this is what I can see, touch, and feel around me. [00:23:53] But if you, once you realize like, Hey, there is always, there's always more. You're not going to worry about what your competitors do. Not at all. You're not even going to be concerned. Like, I don't really care what Johnny's doing down the street. He could do all of the same things that I do, and I'm just not worried about it because I know that there's so much abundance to go around that I'm, I don't care what he is doing. [00:24:17] Jason: So when your vision is small, you see the competition. When your vision's bigger, you see a lot more opportunity. And we really try and push the idea mindset wise and with our clients and here on the podcast, collaboration over competition, right? When we get our clients collaborating, like we just talked about before, innovation starts to happen, the whole industry can move forward. [00:24:42] Two thirds are self-managing, there's like 70% or so that are self-managing. There's no scarcity in this industry. If you feel like there's scarcity. And it's because you're playing a game that is not very winnable. You're probably doing the wrong things to try and grow. If it feels scarce, get with us and we'll help you see bigger opportunities. [00:25:02] So once we get clients in our system and they're focused on adding doors, and they start adding doors, and they start to do this in the blue ocean, instead of doing it in the red, ugly bloody water through SEO or pay per click or content marketing or social media marketing or pay per lead services. They realize there's plenty of business. It's not hard to grow, and they become completely like, like, it's like not even paying attention to, or not even caring about their competition. Yeah. They're like, they're so busy adding doors and making money and trying to get their own stuff together to be able to handle the growth. [00:25:37] They're not even paying attention anymore to the competition.  [00:25:40] Sarah: Exactly. Like Mike with a 1300 doors seat, like no. Never ever at that, like at any point in our conversation did he say like, oh, but I'm like, I can't do this because this person. Never, like he, he's worried about what he's doing. He is like on this one track, and he is like, this is my mission and this is what I need to do and this is where I'm going. And I don't care about anything else. Like, I don't care about anything else around me when, like, they put blinders on the horse, right? We've got to put our blinders on and just run towards that goal as fast as we can. You don't care about what's going on over here or over here. You just get to the point where it's completely insignificant. [00:26:21] Even our smallest clients, once they get into momentum of growth and they see how easy growth can be, I mean, it takes work, but once they see that it's super doable and it's repeatable and they're adding doors like crazy, that goes away. Like I think there's always a competitive nature in our clients, and I like to leverage that in the beginning. So I, in some of my content in trainings, I'm like, Hey, if you want to crush your competition, do this or do it this way, or do this. And that brings out that competitive entrepreneurial side of themselves. But once they start getting into it, our challenge sometimes might be with some clients they like lose the drive because they start to see this is not so hard. [00:26:58] But hopefully they get inspired and excited to like, take things to the next level. Right. Okay.  [00:27:03] I don't think they so much lose drive. I think it's just that it's shifted. It's a like you versus me. Versus like, I'm just doing what I'm doing. It's me versus me now. And that, like, that's happened with me in my business a couple times where like I'm like, oh, it's me versus my competition. [00:27:21] Like it's me versus that guy down the street. It's me versus like every other like management company and my area. And it's not, it's only me versus me. I have to outdo what I did yesterday or last year or last month. Like it's it just changes because you start playing a game with yourself instead of trying to worry about like, I'm, I've got to beat you. [00:27:44] Jason: Well, your power and achievement. So this all makes a lot of sense, hearing how you think, but some of our clients are not, and like one of our clients like Mark and Brandon, they had gotten to a point, they'd been adding doors and then they got comfortable and they were like, and I think what happens is they had this big goal to like leave their day jobs and get a bunch of doors and they did that and then they were like, well, then they lost a little bit of steam. So I think what happens with a lot of entrepreneurs is we have this away motivator. Like we're trying to get away from something. We want to get away from a job we don't like, or we want to get away from scarcity or starving or whatever. Right? We have this, we're trying to run away from this saber tooth tiger that's chasing after us each month, and then we have to shift towards some sort of toward motivator. [00:28:31] So with them in my coaching call, I had to like help them identify what is? We talked about their why, which is their personal why, which is something that we get into deeply with clients and each of their, what they want. And how do we connect their why to the business now? Like what do they want more of or what do they want to move towards? And so that kind of lit them up again. And so we have to find that toward motivator. And we've gotten off track the education and collaboration, but, all right, but that's the idea. All right, so let's go to Article six vi. All right. Allegiance to our core values. "We affirm our allegiance to the core values that guide our business. We will strive to uphold integrity, transparency, excellence, and client centricity in all our operations, and we shall not waver in times of adversity." I love the shalls. All right, so we're big on core values. We help our clients define their core values. We even took a look at our individual values and then figured out what should they be for the business and took a fresh look. [00:29:41] And they were, we had a lot of alignment and we didn't really change much, I don't think we changed any, anything on the company core values.  [00:29:49] Sarah: No. We added like one, one sentence. Yeah. But I think mine, if I were to add one is just. Do whatever it takes. Right? Do whatever it takes. Like we have a do whatever it takes mindset and if that means you have to come out of your comfort zone, you come out of your comfort zone. That means you have to make phone calls? You make phone calls. Yeah. If that means you have to, do whatever. It's like ethically, of course. But if you have to do things that don't. Seem fun or like, these are not my normal job duties. [00:30:20] Well, that's okay. Like, we're going to, we're going to do it because that's what we need in the business.  [00:30:26] Jason: So I think it's important for property managers to be really clear on their values. So, so you, as an entrepreneur, if you're listening to this, you need to be very clear on your values. Not like 10 values or 20 values or infinite values. You need to figure out what are your, like top three maybe four values that if everybody on your team believed these, they would be great team members. They would fit you. And that's something we help clients work on. But I think it's super important to have values in the business because it that's the how you go about doing everything in the business. [00:31:02] And if you're worried about how your team members are going to do things, it's because they don't share your values. You can work all day on the whats. You can define every process and try to micromanage, but you cannot control how you need people that fit your culture. You cannot create that in them. You have to find the right people that have the right culture and the right values. Values come from mom and dad, God, religion, whatever, right? DNA, I don't know, genetics, but people have their values somewhat hardwired, and you're not going to really move the needle on their values. So you got to find people that fit them  [00:31:36] All right article, what are we up to? Six. Seven. Seven, okay. Article seven. All right. Pursuit of holistic success. [00:31:47] "We vow to pursue not just financial success. But the overall wellbeing and fulfillment in our personal and professional lives. We will commit to creating balance that nurtures our personal growth relationships and contributions to society." [00:32:03] All right. It's pretty good. So a holistic success. I mean, this really is I've never, I don't know, like. I used to like tag myself on Facebook when I would create a post, that'd say, holistic business coach or something like this. Because that's the idea. Holistic means it encompasses our personal life, our business, and that's why in our podcast intro it says " and our mission at DoorGrow is to transform property management, business owners and their businesses." So we have a strong holistic approach.  [00:32:34] Sarah: Yeah. For sure. I was it Ed Mylet that said it at Funnel Hacking Live last year? It might have been Ed Mylet. I'm going to have to look it up. Sorry Ed, if it was not you. So I think he said if the game for you is making money, if you're just in this to make money and that's all you care about, you are not going to make very much of it. You just won't because that's the only thing you're focused on and you don't care about anything else. But if instead, oh, it might have been Russell Brunson. Oh God, I owe one of them an apology.  [00:33:03] Jason: We heard it. We heard it at Funnel Hacking Live Conference. It was Funnel Hacking live at conference. So I can tell you that for sure. So, and it was either Ed Millet or Russell Brunson. I can tell you that too. They probably both said something similar.  [00:33:13] Sarah: So credit to both. But if you're only focused on making money, you're not going to make very much of it. You won't be very successful. However, if your focus is on helping people. Now you're going to be successful and you'll make a whole bunch of money. So if money is the thing that you're after, it's just going to feel like really hard. [00:33:34] It's going to be really, really draining for you. But if we're focused on like, Hey, how can I, primarily, first and foremost, how can I help people? That's the thing that's going to unlock all of the money for you.  [00:33:47] Jason: This is where your business mission becomes client-centric. This is where it becomes outward focused and our personal why should be outward focused as well, right? This is where we start to have that impact, but everybody wants to have some sort of different impact. We're all unique, so I think it's important to discover that. We talk about the four reasons, like moving towards more greater fulfillment, freedom, contribution, and support is why we have a business as motivators, and if you're moving towards that and you're committed to creating a balance in your business and personal life and personal growth and relationships and contributions to society, right, then you're going to have a much more profitable business. You're going to enjoy it more. Your team are going to be more inspired to work for you and be part of this vision and this mission. [00:34:39] So I like this article. It's a good one. That's the last one. So this ends this way. "Let this declaration serve as a compass that guides our actions, decisions, and collaborations with resolve and unity. Let us forge a path that transforms not just our own lives, but the entire property management industry for the betterment of the communities we serve. Signed your name and all fellow DoorGrow Hackers." All right. So I like that. Yeah, we're using that. That's pretty good. We're going to keep that. Maybe we'll post that somewhere. Yeah. All right. And that's basically it. Anything else we should add? I mean, we want, we all want more freedom and there's probably something that you feel like right now is holding you back. [00:35:22] You don't feel free. You wake up in the morning and maybe you don't feel like you are excited to go to work or excited to take that next phone call or excited to do property management. You may not feel a sense of freedom right now. You may not even think it's possible in that industry, so I promise you it is absolutely possible. We've helped lots of clients do this, and it can happen a lot faster than you realize as well. So you can have freedom and you can have freedom from bad clients. You can have freedom from bad deals. You can have freedom from bad phone calls. You can have freedom from bad team members. You can have freedom from all the bad stuff that you want to have freedom from. [00:36:02] So, all right, what should people do? Let's give them a call to action.  [00:36:07] Sarah: Well, I think the easiest thing to do is work with a great coach. Might be us, might be somebody else. I'm a bit biased.  [00:36:16] Jason: It should be us and you should reach out to DoorGrow. Go to DoorGrow.com and join our Facebook group, which you can get to at... [00:36:25] Sarah: I don't know.  [00:36:25] Jason: DoorGrowClub.com. doorgrowclub.com. Join our Facebook group community, and this will start getting you connected and indoctrinated. We're going to convince you to believe in yourself and we're going to convince you to also believe in DoorGrow. And then we're going to help you win through DoorGrow and we're going to change your life. This is what we do at DoorGrow. So, If you want some help. Otherwise, join our Facebook group and eventually reach out once you realize that you want our help. And until next time to our mutual growth. Bye everyone.  [00:36:57] Jason Hull: You just listened to the #DoorGrowShow. We are building a community of the savviest property management entrepreneurs on the planet in the DoorGrowClub. Join your fellow DoorGrow Hackers at doorgrowclub.com. Listen, everyone is doing the same stuff. SEO, PPC, pay-per-lead content, social direct mail, and they still struggle to grow!  [00:37:24] At DoorGrow, we solve your biggest challenge: getting deals and growing your business. Find out more at doorgrow.com. 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Episode 104: In a country that today seems to put less of a value on reverence and tradition, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada debate whether the Pledge of Allegiance remains an effective way to express the best values of being an American. Links to stories discussed during the podcast: Here's why we should say the Pledge of Allegiance, by Richard Kyte Is the Pledge of Allegiance just an empty, performative ritual? by Nicholas Goldberg, Los Angeles Times Here is a breakdown of laws in 47 states that require reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, by Brad Dress, The Hill About the hosts: Scott Rada is social media manager with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join the conversation on the first hour of The Marc Cox Morning Show on talk for an insightful exploration of recent developments surrounding Donald Trump. Hosts Mike Elam and Kim dive into the intriguing timing of indictments, uncovering motives and potential impacts on Trump's presidential candidacy.   The conversation shifts to a TikTok video by an Australian traveler criticizing the prevalence of American flags, sparking discussions on humility, national symbols, and the display of national pride. Reflect on the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools, the actions of athletes during the national anthem, and the resulting public perception. Kim passionately emphasizes the importance of American pride and acknowledging sacrifices for freedom. Tune in for a thought-provoking and lighthearted segment that explores both serious and humorous aspects of national identity.

  Join Mike Elam and Kim in this candid segment on The Marc Cox Morning Show, where they delve into various aspects of patriotism, national pride, and recent controversies. They begin by discussing the unique tradition of playing the national anthem on the show every morning, highlighting its significance amidst changing times. The segment moves on to explore an Australian traveler's TikTok video criticizing the prevalence of American flags, prompting discussions on humility, national symbols, and the display of national pride. Mike and Kim share anecdotes from their experiences with the Pledge of Allegiance, reflecting on its significance in schools. They also address the actions of athletes like Colin Kaepernick, Megan Rapinoe, and Brittney Griner, who have taken stances during the national anthem, and the resulting impact on public perception. Kim passionately highlights the importance of being proud to be American and acknowledging the sacrifices made for freedom. The segment concludes with a lighthearted note, discussing humorous mispronunciations of the phrase "under God" during the Pledge of Allegiance and expressing frustration at those who don't respect national symbols.

Royal Oakes comes on the show to talk about the latest indictment brought against former President Donald Trump. City Councilwoman Imelda Padilla didn't know the Pledge of Allegiance. A tour through drug-ravaged Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first word not only begins the Ten Commandments, but it sets the tone for all that will follow. In a somewhat surprising introduction, God calls us to an undivided allegiance.

In this episode, published on August 11, 2023, Pastor Ethan Callison as he journeys through Hebrews 13. Link to reading plan: https://fcclife.org/podcast-reading-plan.

Hour 2: Max Scherzer went on a podcast and explained his comments about needing to meet with the Mets front office. He also raved about Steve Cohen's vision and how the Mets organization treats its players. This season didn't go according to plan but Boomer and Jerry agree that Scherzer and Verlander praising the organization will be a positive for other free agents. C-Lo returns for an update and Boomer asks him to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to stick with the theme of “Long Live America”. The Yankees are back in action tonight. Did John Sterling make a little joke about Aaron Boone Wednesday night? The Yankees offense has been much worse than expected. They can't get a big hit or even just a sac fly when they need one. Catcher Erik Kratz, who caught Deivi Garcia in 2020, trashed the Yankees for their handling of Garcia. Boomer reminds us the one thing we'll never know is how a player acts behind the scenes. Jerry wonders if Johnny Manziel kind of gave up before he really got started in Cleveland in part because of where he was playing. CLo has clips from Max Scherzer detailing his conversation with Steve Cohen and Billy Eppler. Robert Saleh wants to keep the Jets grounded and the Giants are under the radar. In the final segment of the hour, Jerry wishes good luck to Massapequa Little League tonight and then plays a version of WFAN Immaculate Grid.

Hour 1: Jerry spilled coffee on his white sweatshirt but that can't ruin the vibes on a Feel Good Friday. The Giants first preseason game is tonight and Boomer thinks they can have a top 10 offense. Boomer thinks the Eagles will take a step back. C-Lo is back and looking like a proud American on this fine Friday. The Mets host the Braves this weekend so good luck to them with that. The Yankees visit the Marlins and Jerry says any pitcher the Yankees throw out right now is a better option than Luis Severino. Garrett Wilson returned to practice for the Jets. Robert Saleh said the Jets might move AVT to left tackle if they have to and Boomer found it noteworthy that, when naming a bunch of linemen, Saleh did not mention Mekhi Becton. The 49ers had Philip Rivers ready to go as a contingency if they made the Super Bowl and needed a QB. Joey Bosa cracked the code to gaining weight: just eat more. The continuing battle between golfers who left the PGA Tour for LIV and those who stayed. In the final segment of the hour, Jerry gives credit to Big Zoo for his dedication to living a healthier lifestyle. Zoo thanks Boomer and Gio for challenging him and inspiring him to start this journey. Jerry thought what Zoo said on the Postgame Podcast yesterday was inspirational. Boomer says all of the Yankees fans who complain about Cashman and Boone really just want a new owner. Hour 2: Max Scherzer went on a podcast and explained his comments about needing to meet with the Mets front office. He also raved about Steve Cohen's vision and how the Mets organization treats its players. This season didn't go according to plan but Boomer and Jerry agree that Scherzer and Verlander praising the organization will be a positive for other free agents. C-Lo returns for an update and Boomer asks him to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to stick with the theme of “Long Live America”. The Yankees are back in action tonight. Did John Sterling make a little joke about Aaron Boone Wednesday night? The Yankees offense has been much worse than expected. They can't get a big hit or even just a sac fly when they need one. Catcher Erik Kratz, who caught Deivi Garcia in 2020, trashed the Yankees for their handling of Garcia. Boomer reminds us the one thing we'll never know is how a player acts behind the scenes. Jerry wonders if Johnny Manziel kind of gave up before he really got started in Cleveland in part because of where he was playing. CLo has clips from Max Scherzer detailing his conversation with Steve Cohen and Billy Eppler. Robert Saleh wants to keep the Jets grounded and the Giants are under the radar. In the final segment of the hour, Jerry wishes good luck to Massapequa Little League tonight and then plays a version of WFAN Immaculate Grid. Hour 3: Boomer talks about the wildfires in Maui and knows that the wonderful people out there will rebuild a beautiful island. The guys then discuss the story with Iowa and Iowa State players allegedly betting on games they played in. What should their punishment be? This leads to more discussion of Phil Mickelson denying betting on the Ryder Cup. C-Lo returns for an update but first, Boomer reminds us that online sportsbooks can track who is betting on what so it's hard for anyone who shouldn't be gambling to get away with it. Players asking other players to join them is not tampering. Should teams in states with high taxes be allowed to have a higher salary cap? Level the playing field somehow. Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson are having fun at camp. In the final segment of the hour, CLo debuts “Is he a Jet, Giant, Senator or Fictional Sports Movie Character?” Hour 4: Jerry ticked off some Mets fans yesterday when he suggested that Pete Alonso might not be a long-term fit. Boomer tries to figure out what a fair contract for Alonso will look like. Jerry says if the Mets want him then they should get a deal done before Pete hits free agency at the end of next season. What do the Yankees need to do in these next six games against the Marlins and Braves? C-Lo returns for his final update of the week but first, Jerry looks for Mets tickets on the secondary market. He will have plenty of options to sit in great seats on the cheap. Bill Belichick's press conferences where he says nothing are back. Mike Tyson gets some songs confused. Jets tackle Billy Turner had an interesting way to describe the difference between playing left tackle and right. In the final segment of the week, Jerry reveals the secret to Boomer working until he's 100. Boomer wants to take everyone on a python hunt.

Ultimate Allegiance | Revelation 1:17–20 | Torrey Jaspers

Vanity; God writing on your heart and mind; "Born Again"; Tree of Life; Repeating lies; Jury Nullification; Acquittal; Fourth branch of government; Rejecting responsibility; Modern Christian Pharisees; Sacrifice of fools; Christ's weightier matters; Welfare snare; Understanding Moses; Ezra; Corvee; Coveting neighbor's wealth; Bondage of Egypt; Corban/Quorban/Korban; Altering societal thinking; Eating at a ruler's table; Jobs of the "state"; Biting one another - anti-Christ; Cancelling John the Baptist; Davey Crockett story; Benefits by love via The Church; Egyptian slaves; The believer's lie; Society's blind eyes; The way back to liberty under God; No substitute for the righteousness of God; Freewill offerings of charity; Ecc 12:1; Seeing your deeds; Thinking "kingdom"; Systemic slavery; Strong delusion; Conscripted fathers of the earth; Who keeps your house?; Ecc 12:4; Daughters of music?; Grinding stone story; FDR turning truth into a lie; "Grasshoppers"; Fear of God's/Christ's way; Almond trees shin-kuf-dalet, but also "to keep watch"; Fear not; Getting accurate news; Loving your neighbor vs coveting; Our responsibility; Tribute; Christ's commands; Time to repent; Dust returning to earth; Animal study story; Not wanting to see (despising watchfulness); Gripped with fear; Eating of the Tree of Knowledge or of Life; Christ, the teacher; Teaching knowledge?; God's law; Setting proverbs in order; Imparting the infinite; Romans 13; Freedom of choice; Free souls under God; The whole [duty] of man; Judgment in Natural Law; Allegiance; Government of, for and by the people; Anti-Christ churches; Saving others; Casting your bread upon the waters; Isa 40:23 creator giving choice; Thinking differently; Draw near to God.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down with My Monthly Cigars Owner Nick Gervais to crack open the July box and answer listener questions on this month's Ask the Boys. We smoke the Allegiance from EP Carrillo and cover a wide variety of topics from humidors to Star Trek to millennial girls with a slutty streak to them. We also discuss what we've been watching and enjoying lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and discuss Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week. Get in on the Ask The Boys segment by calling the hotline at (863)874-0000 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355 Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com   

Hi friends - I'm SO THRILLED to share this news with you! After going back and forth, and with my husband's help I think we have this thing down and can start recording and putting out related content. I'm going to be launching Patriot Pre-K - an interactive, online learning experience for children. This project is near and dear to my heart. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in early childhood education and taught preschool, pre-k and kindergarten for 8 years. After standing up for my own medical freedom I was fired from the job I loved. I LOVED each and everyone of the HUNDREDS of boys and girls in my classrooms over the years. And since leaving, I've missed it EVERY SINGLE DAY. During the last of those eight years, I was faced with something that made me very uncomfortable. In 2021, I was handed an LGBT curriculum overview for "Pride Month" pushed by the company I was employed with. THIS isn't why I wanted to teach and this DEFINITELY wasn't what I WANTED to teach. That's when I KNEW something had to change. Anyone can be a keyboard warrior - but to make a difference, you need to be involved at a local level (Thank you, Gen Flynn for the advice). #PatriotPreK will focus on age appropriate curriculum surrounding a classical American education with our founding principles. My mission with #PatriotPreK is to create a fun, interactive virtual environment for children, four years old to second grade (or older if they enjoy the content!) that will be opposite of the agenda that's being pushed behind the closed doors of the public indoctrination classrooms across America. We're going to learn about our country, about our founding fathers and about American heroes. We'll learn and recite the "Pledge of Allegiance" at the beginning of every show - just like I did in my classroom each morning, with all my kids. And each episode will end in a small quick prayer. Children can pray with me, listen along or don't have to participate at all. But each #PatriotPreK will start and end with the building blocks of our American foundation. We'll have read alongs with books like "Plot against the King" by Kash Patel or "Johnny the Walrus" by Matt Walsh in addition to all of the traditional childhood favorites ( ... stay tuned for books from Patriot PreK!) We will learn about our county's founding and have fun along the way with appropriate, educational and fun activities. Patriot PreK will be uploaded to YouTube • Brighteon • Bitchute • Rumble and I will post all video links, curriculum and activities you can do at home with your little patriot, to the Facebook page Https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095392563806&mibextid=ZbWKwLPLEASE share with all your Patriot and Freedom loving friends !!#PatriotPreK --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotstrong/support

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What's up with the Methodist Church ordaining gay pastors? Can a Christian recite the Pledge of Allegiance—and what does the Bible say about church membership? I'll be addressing these questions and commenting on an alarming and un-American action being taken by some local Republican party leaders to silence voices during a primary in order to push one candidate to the front. Will it work? I think not. During happy hour, I'm answering your VIP emails, giving updates (and pictures!) on our move to a new building and offering some encouragement regarding how to talk to friends about the issue of transgenderism. SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidistjohn/message

George Takei is an actor, author and activist who is perhaps best known for playing Hikaru Sulu of the USS Enterprise on the original “Star Trek” television series. George is also the inspiration behind the musical “Allegiance,” which was based on the true life story of the Takei family during World War II. As Americans of Japanese descent, they were forced to leave their home and give up their family business in Los Angeles to live in an internment camp throughout the war. During this podcast, George talks about his family's experience in the internment camps, about Star Trek and his cast mates, about his decision to come out and his advocacy for same sex marriage, and about having an asteroid named after him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Better Men Better Ballplayers Podcast with Eric Lassiter Sponsored By:  Netting Professionals844-620-2707  info@nettingpros.com www.nettingpros.com   BIO HC of Windermere HS (started 6 years ago)5/5 state playoffs 4/5  district champs 3/5 regional finalist Former HC Tavares (1 year) HC at alma mater Apopka HS (6 years) Co Founder of Power Baseball Former WV Wesleyan College AC Director of membership for Diamond Allegiance   NOTES We are really big in the community and focus more beyond baseball Be the ultimate human being How you do anything is how you do everything Support other teams in the school Supporting little league tryouts, signups, etc Prep team, feeder team, little league nights When you feel the community supporting you its playing for something bigger than you Play for a bigger purpose Fall season for community work Grade checks 1 standard - don't do anything that embarasses your religion, yourself, or your program Holding them to the expectations 9 to 5 - first 9 has to beat their last 5 on the field Everything counts Energy, effort, commitment to each,  Fall season do little things to score points for 9 to 5 Points for all types of ways to produce wins Running gets you better, not punishment Losers take care of the field  Hold kids accountable on the travel scene will create good groups Win between innings The first tournament you set the standards Finding ways to stay active to improve Always an opportunity to get better and set yourself apart You have to have a skill set and it doesn't matter how you may hit in a tournament How you fail is a big indicator of how you will succeed Baseball is how well you can fail 3-3 should be same energy as 0-3 Each hitter can get into certain positions, which means they can move to get there What if your body is not capable of getting to that position. Can we unlock parts of your body to get to those positions? Power Baseball Foundation - board to help fundraise to help people who cannot afford to play travel baseballApplication to help with practice and planning. Players come out and we donate their time to help Funded organizations that are not even part of Power Baseball The more good you do the better you will be  

DATE: July 16, 2023 SERIES: Kingdom MultiplicationTITLE: Allegiance TEXT: Matthew 10:32-11:1BIG IDEA: Jesus calls us to total commitment.SERMON NOTES: https://bit.ly/notes20230716GROUPS QUESTIONS: https://bit.ly/gqs20230716  RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: July 16, 2023 SERIES: Kingdom MultiplicationTITLE: Allegiance TEXT: Matthew 10:32-11:1BIG IDEA: Jesus calls us to total commitment.SERMON NOTES: https://bit.ly/notes20230716GROUPS QUESTIONS: https://bit.ly/gqs20230716  RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

Caroline Mala Corbin is a professor at the University of Miami School of Law. She teaches classes involving the U.S. Constitution, the First Amendment, the Religion Clauses, the Free Speech Clause, Feminism and the First Amendment, and Reproductive Rights. Her scholarship focuses on the First Amendment's speech and religion clauses, particularly their intersection with equality issues. We spoke about the Supreme Court's recent decisions, the fear of the legal challenges that lie ahead, what could happen when non-Christians use "religious freedom" arguments in court, and more. Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast 0:00 Intro 1:36 How bad are things right now? 2:42 What was the "303 Creative" case? 7:05 Does it matter that no gay couple asked Lorie Smith to design a wedding website for them? 10:30 How worried should we be about the ruling in 303 Creative? 15:26 Can Colorado do anything to circumvent this ruling? 17:25 Should atheists or Satanists use this ruling to discriminate against Christians? 20:30 Why did Neil Gorsuch compare this case to the 1940s' Barnette case involving the Pledge of Allegiance? 28:55 How do you teach Constitutional Law when this Supreme Court continues to ignore precedent and distort existing law? 30:38: What was the Groff v. DeJoy case all about? 33:44: What does it mean that SCOTUS changed the previous minimum standard to one that requires substantial costs to a company? 42:30 What religious liberty issues are coming down the pipeline? What should we be paying attention to? 45:05 Do teachers have a First Amendment right to refuse to call students by their pronouns? Is the government controlling their speech by forcing them to acknowledge trans identities? 49:33 Why do students in Texas and Florida need their parents' permission to get out of saying the Pledge of Allegiance? 53:22 Will the expansion of "religious liberty" rights be a useful tool for non-Christians pushing for progressive interpretations of the law? 58:06 What's your prediction for the next big change to SCOTUS, barring an unexpected death? 58:53 When you meet with constitutional lawyers, what do you all talk about? Professor Corbin's website: https://people.miami.edu/profile/f8a9f100455e712842ae5c0a6ab128ff Her paper on the Pledge of Allegiance: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3941233 Her paper on whether teachers should have to use students' pronouns: https://www.journaloffreespeechlaw.org/corbin.pdf Her other papers: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=797431 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He Ate How Many Hotdogs? EP Carrillo Pledge Of Allegiance Review! #73 On this episode the guys discuss the upcoming 4th of July holiday and what it means to them personally. All while smoking new the highly anticipated E.P. Carrillo Limited Edition release, The Pledge of Allegiance.    Jerry talks about his experience becoming a new father after his daughter was just born.    Then the guys dive in to the world of competitive eating and the annual Nathan's Hot dog eating contest. Will Joey Chestnut break his own record again?    This week patrol gone wild returns with more outlandish clips ranging from airport brawls to firework displays gone wrong in Paris   Caleb's news is back with the world of whiskey's big stories and big news out of crowned heads with another new cigar debuting at PCA 23!   Cigar: •The Pledge of Allegiance by E.P. Carrillo Whiskey: •Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond by Heaven Hill     Follow us on:   Podbean: https://acigarhustlerspodcast.podbean.com Buzzsprout: https://downtoherfpodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhxsobU8k8EAyYBgWoCBaQ   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/

Factory Settings is a podcast exploring politics, culture, relationships, mental health, addiction, and media, through the lens of how our built-in biases affect the way we consume information and form opinions.Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Bridget Phetasy and her co-host/husband Jeren Montgomery, a licensed marriage & family therapist, talk about America and what it means to them for the 4th of July. They cover how they were raised and the ideas about the country and patriotism that their families held, how they feel about the 4th of July, the Olympics, the ideals the country was founded on, the idea that there's still the opportunity for upward mobility here, and the prevalence towards ambivalence to the country in large swaths of academia and certain areas of society. They discuss their anti-America phases, traveling the world and the perspective it gives on the country, how the rest of the world sees the USA, why it's nice to live in a place where flying the flag is not a political statement, the atrocities in the country's history, the melting pot aspect of America, whether or not kids still say the Pledge of Allegiance in school, and their love and appreciation of the country overall. Questions:* What do you love about America, even if you're not American?* What is your 4th of July playlistBonus Question:* Do Texans consider themselves part of the South?Subscribe to Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy to submit questions, suggest topics and access all Factory Settings Bonus Episodes.Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bridgetphetasy.substack.com/subscribe

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studio, Nick sits down with a listener, Paul (Paul2324 on YouTube), who is in town visiting for the Fourth of July and they smoke the limited edition Pledge of Allegiance from EP Carrillo. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Nick's perspective of cigar retail after his time working at Rivermen Cigar Company. Also... Paul brings snacks! Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! Also, find out what gets cut in the United Cigars One Must Go, what we've been enjoying in our leisure time in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week. Get in on the Ask The Boys segment by calling the hotline at (863)874-0000 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355 Follow United Cigars at @UnitedCigars on Instagram or check out their website, UnitedCigarGroup.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

Carol Platt Liebau, President of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy & Salem National News & Public Affairs Board Member on last week's Supreme Court ruling for Case 20-1199 Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. A society that cares about their consumers is a society that cares about individuals. Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance address to Congress in 1972. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From earliest times, God has commanded His people to see their national home through His holy eyes. In other words, countries around the world are to follow the Lord. Of course, many don't.   Jeremiah 30:22 says, “So you will be my people, and I will be your God.”   Many great civilizations have risen, but few last beyond a couple hundred years. Although history is debated, the foundations of America see a people who wanted to live holy unto the Lord. Modern America is still an ongoing experiment, but our Pledge of Allegiance, adopted in 1942, used the phrase “Under God.”   Lincoln used it for the first time during his Gettysburg Address, when he told the people that from that point on, we would be one people, united under the Living God.   This is something to celebrate, and we should! Our nation is always stretching to do better, and fulfill an ideal that is more than just some slogan. It's our calling to be this way…under God.   Let's pray.   Lord, thank you that Christ is proclaimed in freedom in our nation! Help us continue this sacred calling. In Jesus' name, amen.

Is the Pledge of Allegiance still being taught in school? Founding fathers and the constitution.

The Pledge of Allegiance feels like an American tradition that traces itself back to the Founding Fathers, but, in fact, the original version is only written in 1892. (And the version you may be familiar with from elementary school is less than 70 years old.)This is the story of the invention of the Pledge, a set of words that have come to embody the core values of American citizenship. And yet it began as part of a for-profit magazine promotion, written by a Christian socialist minister.Listen to the pledge wording evolve throughout the years and discover the shocking salute that once accompanied it.Featuring: Tom Meyers as the voice of Francis Bellamy, the inventor of the pledge. This is a reedited, remastered version of an episode of Greg's spin-off show The First, originally released in 2017Visit the website for more information and imagesAnd after listening, please read this article by Sam Roberts on questions over the pledge's authorship  

Biden puts his hand on his heart for the national anthem, only problem is it's India's national anthem. The Titanic tourist submarine saga comes to an unfortunate, but slightly predictable end. LSU baseball player Tommy "Tanks" White hits a game-winning home run to send LSU to face Florida in the College Baseball World Series. The legal marijuana debate in Alabama rages on, and we hear from fans of the doobage. And we try to solve the mystery of who tracked cake across the floor of the break room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices